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Little Characters Daycare and Learning Center, LLC

1207 E Bustamante St, Laredo, TX 78041 · Webb County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Little Characters Daycare and Learning Center, LLC is a licensed child care center in Laredo, TX, licensed for up to 55 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 23 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 23). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #95 of 102 centers in Laredo and better than 5% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 5%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #95 of 102 centers in Laredo
4High risk
15Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
23 citations from 11 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 9, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 20, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety8
Records & paperwork5
Health & medication4
Training & qualifications2
Sleep safety2
Transportation1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

MediumSep 9, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Two out of six children's records evaluted did not have an updated health provider statement on file.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2026
Medium HighSep 9, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
Two out of six employee records evaluated did not have the education requirements on file.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2026
HighSep 9, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules §746.2409(a)(9)
A crib used by an infant was observed to be manufactured on December 2010.
Correction verified Sep 17, 2026
Medium HighSep 11, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Two out of six children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record on file.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2025
HighSep 11, 2025InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children §746.5617(a)(1)
The list of children for transportation was not available for review.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2025
MediumSep 11, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
One out of six employee records evaluated did not have the following trainings: hazardous materials, allergic reaction, administering medication, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, and transportation trainings. One out of six employees records evaluated did not have the transportation training.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2025
Medium HighSep 11, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The health inspection was last conducted on April 22, 2024.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025
Medium HighSep 19, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space §746.2909(3)
Mixed age group did not have walking space in between sleeping cots during naptime.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2024
MediumSep 19, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Six employee records were evaluated. Five employees were missing orientation training documentation. One employee was missing pre-service training documentation.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2024
Medium HighSep 19, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food §746.2431(2)
Infant daily report was missing the following information: times and amount of food consumed, times of diaper changes, infant's general mood for the day, and a brief summary of the activities in which the infant participated.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2024
Medium HighSep 19, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used §746.3503(b)
Infant bottles were on top of diaper changing table. Note: Bottles were removed from the diaper changing table during inspection.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2024
HighSep 19, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
Six children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending immunization records, and one file was pending updated immunization records.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2024
Medium HighSep 19, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement §746.605(13)
Six children's files were evaluated. Six files were pending a special needs statement.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2024
Medium HighApr 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Annual environmental inspection was last conducted on 04/04/2023.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2024
HighApr 19, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Additional Services Offered §746.301(7)
Operation failed to notify CCR, before providing transportation services.
Correction verified May 23, 2024
Medium HighApr 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
Loose-fill surfacing in the outside playground had a depth of approximately 2 inches.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2024
Medium HighJul 11, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent §746.2431
Infant daily report was not available for review.
Correction verified Jul 12, 2023
Medium HighJun 9, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Monthly fiire drills have not been conducted.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2023
Medium HighJun 9, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Disinfecting chemicals were within children's reach. Stairs in infant room did not have a child proof gate.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2023
Medium HighApr 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Sanitation inspection was not available for review.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2023
MediumApr 3, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public §746.403(a)
Required postings were not available for review.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2023
Medium HighApr 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The following items were withing children's reach: paint, and chemicals. A glass sliding door did not have stickers or decals.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2023
Medium HighApr 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram §746.5207(a)
Emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was missing the designated location outside of the child-care center where all caregivers and children meet to ensure everyone has exited the child - care center safely and the designated location inside the child-care center where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity55 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 4, 2023
DirectorClaudia Solis
Phone9563378293
State operation #1771517

Common questions

Does Little Characters Daycare and Learning Center, LLC take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Little Characters Daycare and Learning Center, LLC’s hours?

7 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Little Characters Daycare and Learning Center, LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Little Characters Daycare and Learning Center, LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 9, 2026: “Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Characters Daycare and Learning Center, LLC compare with other daycares in Laredo?

It is tied for #95 of 102 centers in Laredo by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 5% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Characters Daycare and Learning Center, LLC last inspected?

Sep 9, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Other centers near 78041

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1771517 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.